Challenge Day 10: Gradient Nails

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Day 10 of the Challenge is Gradient Nails. I’ve been wanting to do a teal mani in September and this was a perfect time for it, especially since I had a couple of polish shades meant for my particular purpose.

September is the month for both Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness. The colour for both causes is teal. Hence, I chose to do a teal gradient.

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First Attempt at Sponged Gradient

China Glaze Ride the Waves sponged over Under the Boardwalk

I’ve never tried sponging on nail polish before. However, after The Nailasaurus’ tutorial on a sponged gradient, as well as the many photos from others, I decided I had to try the sponged gradient for myself.

I wasn’t quite sure what kind of sponge I had ready to use. I’d read that some people use an eyeshadow applicator. Since I had a pack of cheap eyeshadow applicators sitting around (because they weren’t so good for applying eyeshadow), I decided to try one of those. Read on for the outcome.

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